3904-6. Driving tips
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overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.
Control and maintain the vehicle
at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can
be regenerated when slowing
down.
Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so can
help reduce excessive gasoline
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient
temperature is high, use the
recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on
the air conditioning system and
reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline
engine will not automatically cut
out until it and the interior of the
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by
avoiding overuse of the heater.Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short
distances will cause the engine
to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation
pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driv-
ing
4025-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 minutes.
When the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
rear window and ou tside rear view
mirror defoggers switch.
■When the outside temperature
exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air
conditioning system is on
●In order to reduce the air condi-
tioning power consumption, the air
conditioning system may switch to
recirculated air mode automati-
cally.
This may also reduce fuel con-
sumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected
as a default mode when the power
switch is turned to ON.
It is possible to switch to outside air
mode at any time by pressing the
outside air mode switch.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up
when the humidity in the vehicle is
high. Turning the cooling and
dehumidification function on will
dehumidify the air from the outlets
and defog the windshield effec-
tively.
●If you turn the cooling and dehu-
midification function off, the win-
dows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the
recirculated air mode is used.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up
by the vehicle is still drawn into the
vehicle after closing the windows, it
is recommended that the air intake mode be set to outside air mode and
the fan speed to a
ny setting except
off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air
mode temporarily is recom-
mended in preventing dirty air
from entering the vehicle interior
and helping to c ool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature
is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may
automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the
inside temperature.
■When the outside temperature
falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may
not operate even when “A/C” switch
is pressed.
■Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air condi-
tioning system to the outside air
mode.
●During use, various odors from
inside and outside the vehicle may
enter into and accumulate in the
air conditioning system. This may
then cause odor to be emitted
from the vents.
●In order to suppr ess odors that
occur when the air conditioning
system starts, the air flow mode
may change to blow air to the feet
or air may stop blowing for a short
period of time immediately after
the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode.
●When parking, the system auto-
matically switches to outside air
mode to encourage better air cir-
culation throughout the vehicle,
helping to reduce odors that occur
when starting the vehicle.
■Air conditioning filter
P.479
5628-2. Customization
Owners Manual_USA_M0C031_enDefinition of symbols: O = Av
ailable, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P.91, 95)
*1: For details about each function: P. 9 9
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
Function*1Default settingCustomized
setting
Language*2EnglishFrench—O—Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG US)
km (km/L)
—O—km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Imperial)
Speedometer displayDigital
Analog
—O—Digital & Ana- log
Fuel economy display
Total average (Average fuel consumption [after reset])
Trip average
(Average fuel consumption [after start])
—O—Tank average (Average fuel consumption
[after refuel])
Audio system linked displayOnOff—O—
Drive information typeTrip (after start)To t a l ( a f t e r reset)—O—
Drive information items (First
item)Distance
Average vehi-cle speed
—O—
Elapsed time
Drive information items (Sec-
ond item)Elapsed time
Average vehi-cle speed
—O—
Distance
Pop-up displayOnOff—O—
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Alphabetical Index597
Seat belt extender precautions............................................. 30
Seat belt precautions ............. 52
Child-protectors .. ................... 116
Cleaning .......................... 442, 445 Aluminum wheel ornaments . 442
Aluminum wheels ................. 442
Exterior ................................. 442
Interior .................................. 445
Radar sensor........................ 226
Seat belts ............................. 445
Clock ......................................... 91
Coat hooks .............................. 426
Condenser .............................. 461
Console box ............................ 415
Console box light ................... 410
Consumption screen.............. 106
Coolant .................................... 460 Checking .............................. 460
Cooling system ...................... 460 Engine overheating .............. 535
Coussins gonflables Modification et é limination en fin
de vie des coussins gonflables ........................................... 583
Crawl Control .......................... 365
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 255
Cup holders ............................ 414
Current fuel consumption ....... 97
Curtain shield airbags ............. 36
Customizable features ........... 561
D
DAC ......................................... 372
Daytime running light system211
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 490
Deck divider ............................ 417 Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors .....401
Rear window.........................401
Windshield ............................401
Differential ...............................546
Digital Rear-view Mirror .........146
Dimension ...............................540
Dinghy towing .........................194
Display Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........255
Head-up display ...................102
Intuitive parking assist ..........274
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .....248
Multi-information display.........95
Warning messages ............... 511
Display change button .............93
Distance until next engine oil change .....................................93
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...449
Door courtesy lights...............410
Door lock Side doors ............................ 113
Smart key system .................128
Wireless remote control........ 111
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ................ 116
Door glasses ........................160
Door lock .............................. 113
Open door warning buzzer . 114, 11 6
Outside rear view mirrors .....156
Rear door child-protectors .... 116
Side doors ............................ 113
Downhill assist control system ...............................................372
Drive distance ...........................98
Drive information ......................98
Drive-start control ..................177
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Alphabetical Index599
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................... 91
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 543
Checking .............................. 458
Warning light ........................ 502
Engine oil pressure gauge ...... 91
Engine switch (power switch)195 Auto power off function ........ 198
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 198
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 494
Starting the hybrid system.... 195
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC) ............ 375
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control) ............ 375
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............................................... 375Warning light ........................ 503
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 8
F
Flat tire .................................... 515 Tire pressure warning system........................................... 468
Floor mats ................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 545
Brake .................................... 546
Washer ................................. 462
Fog light Replacing light bulbs ............ 490
Switch................................... 214
Footwell lights ..... ................... 410
Four-wheel drive system ....... 361
Front fog light Replacing light bulbs ............ 490
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 46 Front seats ..............................133
Adjustment ...........................133
Cleaning ...............................445
Correct driving posture ...........27
Driving position memory .......137
Head restraints .....................140
Memory recall function .........139
Power easy access system ..137
Seat heaters ....... ..................407
Seat position memory...........137
Seat ventilators.....................407
Front tray light ........................410
Front turn signal lights ..........204 Turn signal lever ...................204
Front turn signal/parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....490, 491
Wattage ................................548
Fuel Capacity ...............................542
Fuel gauge .............................91
Information ......... ..................549
Opening the fuel tank cap ....222
Type......................................542
Warning light.........................507
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ............97
Current fuel consumption .......97
Fuel door When the fuel door cannot be opened ...............................526
Fuel economy ...........................97
Fuel gauge.................................91
Fuses .......................................487
G
Garage door opene r ...............433
Gauges ......................................91
Glove box ................................413
Glove box light........................410